Designers Embraced Colours at the 2014 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 kicked off 3 days ago with smaller designers who are not nationally known except for Mai Atafo. When it comes to showing skin, young Mozambique fashion label, Taibo Bacar has that in the bag. He is the master of bright colors and eye-catching details like intricate lace designs, sequins, prints, and loads more, so it was no surprise when he sent models down the runway baring matching sets, bustiers, mixed prints, and more.

Ghanaian designer, Aisha Ayensu of Christie Brown made us proud of her collection. The designer took on a 1950 revival theme with full skirts, cut apron tops, cutouts, frilly tops, bejeweled Peter Pan necklines, and skirts all in gentle peach, lime green, off-white & black & white; while Tanzanian menswear designer Sheria Mgwoi went into men suiting in his Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

Sheria’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection, titled “The Pride” is dedicated to a leader in Tanzania – Mwalimu, who was one of those who fought for her independence. Sheria noted on Instagram “Today…we will celebrate your life and all the forefathers who fought and paved the way for us…“. The collection features floral print blazers and trousers, many solid colors, polka dot ties, and a casual spin rocked by Nigerian model Victor Kwen.

We couldn’t hold our breath than to give a Nigerian designer, Mai Atafo a standing ovation for his inspired collection. His models walked the runway in pastel colors and a few bright pieces taking men’s suits to another level. His female range was certainly the best of his collection as he infused traditional Nigeria with Western. The designers didn’t disappoint us….at least you can count on them.

So far, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is off to a good end, and we can’t wait to see what today will bring, but until then, take a look below to see how these designers from Taibo Bacar to Aisha Aayenus, and Sheria Mgwoi to Mai Atafo put their needle works down the runway in the past 3 days.